Sr. Operations Business Analyst

Sr. Operations Business Analyst
Job Location: Atlanta, GA Are you a Business Analyst with a background in Retail Our client in Atlanta has positions for Operations Business Analysts. POSITION PURPOSE - Senior Operations Business Analysts are responsible for leading small to medium subsets of larger projects and initiatives and individual processes that bring value to The our client. They must possess a high level of analytical ability to distinguish multiple components of a problem and develop conclusions using quantitative skills. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to leading teams on projects, effective communication to teams and other leaders, reviewing and understanding sales/financial data, identifying trends in business and the retail industry. A successful Senior Operations Business Analyst will possess and demonstrate strong leadership skills, analytical ability, and communication.MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -Lead Project Teams of Analysts and other associatesPerform data gathering tasks, synthesis - develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilizationProduce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsorsBuild skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge.Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors.NATURE AND SCOPE -Department: Store OperationsTypically reports to Store Operations Process Manager or Store Operations Business Manager (or Sr. Managers)No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -.Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.ESSENTIAL SKILLSEDUCATION REQUIRED - The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 3 YearsCERTIFICATES/LICENSES -ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -5 years of work experience is preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -Experience leading high performing teamsConsulting management and/or project management.Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysisProblem solvingStrong Operations, Retail and/or field knowledge